Despite his hydrated best effort, auctioneer Greg Dellinger couldn’t raise more than $24,000 for a trip to the London Olympics, a package valued at $44,000.

Actor and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Kevin Nealon and a model showed off the $26,000 diamond Tiffany ring that sold for $30,000. “Gentlemen, this is your get-out-of-jail-free-card,” auctioneer Greg Dellinger told the crowd.

PHOTO CREDIT: Steve Serio

“Iron Chef” Bobby Flay’s efforts to pique interest in his contribution, a dinner for 14, worked: The bidding was so hot that Mr. Flay donated two more, bringing in a total of $218,000.

PHOTO CREDIT: Steve Serio

Guests raised their paddles fast and furiously. Only four of the 10 items sold for less than their stated worth.

The size of the proposed building has shrunk 25 percent, making way for new park, prairie and water areas. The look remains provocative, however. Would Darth Vader feel at home in this place?
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